The Highlead GC20688-2D is very much a premium high specification twin needle sewing machine model and includes features like: heavy duty sewing speeds up-to 3500 stitch per minute, longer 300mm under arm clearance, automatic thread trimmer, automatic seam back-tacking, automatic foot lifting device, digital stitch program box and easy to use under arm controls etc. All these features come as standard and are not expensive options; so you get a "top of the range" machine straight away.